ABOUT THE AWARD

The purpose of the Chair’s Award is to recognize and honor non-alumni who have consistently and voluntarily given extraordinary support to the University of Houston. Nominations are carefully considered by a special committee selected by the UHAA president and remain on file for five years.

2019 HONOREES

UHAA Chairs Award Nomination Criteria

Please Consider the following criteria when nominating individuals for the UHAA Chair’s Award:

1.The award is a one-time honor; therefore, previous award recipients are not eligible.

2. Current employees of the University of Houston are not eligible for the Chair’s Award.

3. Members of the UHAA Board of Directors and the Award Selection Committee are not eligible for consideration.

4. Relatives, employers, and employees of members of the Selection Committee are not eligible for consideration.

5. Nominee must be either a non-alumni or have attended the University of Houston less than twelve hours.

6. Nominee must be distinguished in his or her business, profession, life work, or other worthy endeavor.

7. Nominee must be a person of such integrity, stature, and demonstrate ability that the award will reflect honor on the University of Houston and create a sense of pride among members of the university community.

8. Nominee must have demonstrated a continuing interest in the University of Houston.

9. Nominee must be an active alumnus (annual donor to UH) or Life Member in good standing of the University of Houston Alumni Association.

10. The award may not be conferred in abstention.

11. No person will be chosen for the award while a candidate for an elected public office in the year of the award.

Alumni Award

Nominee Information

First Name (required)

Last Name (required)

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Preferred Phone Number

UH Degree(s) and/or Year(s) of Graduation

In the box below, briefly describe the person's personal and professional achievements and explain how they bring honor to the University of Houston or The University of Houston Alumni Association.

In addition to this form, nominators may submit a one-page letter highlighting why the nominee should be considered, and a maximum of five additional pages supporting the nominee's credentials: a full bio, news clippings, a list of awards and honors, etc. Those materials can be emailed to alumni@uh.edu, faxed to 713.743.9560, or mailed to P.O. Box 230345, Houston, TX 77223-0345.

The selection committee bases its decision only on the nominations received, so please make every effort to submit convincing and thorough nominations.